Vegetarian Eggless Fritter 6: Felafel [Middle Eastern Chickpea Fritters]

Total time required to make: 45 mins
[if using canned/ already soaked chickpeas]

Serves 4

Ingredients:
3 cups chickpeas [soaked overnight and boiled till just tender] or canned
1 small Onion, finely diced
2-3 cloves Garlic
Handful Coriander/Parsley
1-2 slices of stale bread
Spice mix: cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, paprika [ 1 tsp of each] turmeric [1/2 tsp]
Salt to taste


Method:
Blend chickpeas into a coarse paste.
Add remaining ingredients apart from the bread.
Crumble bread to make breadcrumbs and add to mixture.
Form balls or patties and deep fry in oil until golden brown. You could also put them in the oven.
Serve with Tzatziki/ cucumber raita and Lebanese bread.